Archived News for Executives and Senior Management
Dr David Williams, former Chief Executive of the United Kingdom Space Agency and Chairman of the European Space Agency, has been appointed as CSIRO Group Executive, Information Sciences.
Information Sciences is one of five groups in CSIRO, and brings together research in astronomical and space sciences, digital productivity and services, information and communication technologies and mathematical and statistical sciences. The group has about 1200 staff and a budget of more than A$120 million. Dr Williams will be a member of the CSIRO Executive Team and will be based in Sydney.
As Chief Executive of the United Kingdom Space Agency and Chairman of the European Space Agency, Dr Williams has led space strategy within the UK and internationally, including bilateral and cooperation agreements with India, China, Russia and the US. The UK Space Agency funds UK involvement in civil space programs, from the science of the Universe to broadcast satellite developments.
New directors for Australia Post
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of two new directors to the board of Australia Post. Susan Bitter and Talal Yassine have both been appointed for three years.
IBSA seeks new directors
Innovation & Business Skills Australia (IBSA), one of eleven Industry Skills Councils authorized by the Australian Government to provide a voice on vocational education and training issues, is seeking to appoint new board directors.
Fair Work Act review finds the law working well
The report of the independent review of the Fair Work Act - Towards more productive and equitable workplaces: An evaluation of the Fair Work Act has been released.
ICAA queries lack of ARC funding for business research
The Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia has queried by The Australian Research Council's (ARC) is not funding academic business research.
Australian ranks poorly for productivity and economic performance
A study of international workplace performance and flexibility has ranked Australia 50th out of 51 countries for productivity growth, and 34th for economic performance.
The report is the result of a joint research program designed to develop a Global Index of Workplace Performance and Flexibility between the Australian Human Resources Institute and the United States Society for Human Resources Management. Professor Wayne Cascio of the University of Colorado Denver took an advisory role for the study. It aims to show how each nation ranks as a place to operate a business productively, fairly and flexibly.
The report is available here.
NSW CMA chairs announced
Recruitment for the remaining Murrumbidgee CMA chair position is underway and will be advertised shortly.
Unitywater CEO appointed
The board of Unitywater has appointed of George Theo as CEO. Mr Theo has been acting in the role since May this year and previously held the role of Chief Operating Officer where he played a pivotal role in Unitywater’s establishment.
Redland City Council recruiting new CEO
Redland City Council is recruiting a new CEO, following its decision in June not to renew the contract with Gary Stevenson when it expires at the end of the year.
Victorian State Services Authority seeks new CEO
The Victorian Government’s State Services Authority is seeking a new CEO.
Chairman appointed to Australian Energy Research Institute
The Australian Energy Research Institute (AERI) at UNSW has appointed George Maltabarow – an energy specialist who previously headed up Ausgrid, Australia’s largest electricity network - as its inaugural Chairman.
Van Breda appointed CEO of Stanwell Corporation
Richard Van Breda has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Queensland Government owned electricity generator Stanwell Corporation Limited.
Mehan to head up Grange Resources
Iron ore miner, Grange Resources, has appointed Richard Mehan as CEO and Managing Director, replacing Russell Clark who resigned recently.
Mr Mehan has over 30 years’ experience in the resources industry, largely in iron ore and has held a number of senior positions including the CEO of Portman Ltd and Jupiter Mines Limited. He spent 15 years with Rio Tinto iron ore in a range of commercial roles including sales and marketing, business analysis and development and bulk shipping. In 2011 Mr Mehan was appointed Managing Director and CEO of Jupiter Mines Limited.
Russell to depart Shipping Australia
Long serving CEO of Shipping Australia Limited (SAL) Llew Russell has announced he will depart the roll at the start of next year, after serving in the position since the organisation’s inception in 2001.
Harries to take marketing GM reins at Westpac
Westpac has announced the appointment of John Harries as the company's new General Manager, Strategic Marketing in its Australian Financial Services (AFS) division.
Port of Melbourne board applications open
The Victorian Government has announced applications are now open for positions on the board of the Port of Melbourne Corporation.
Marchant to depart PaperlinX
Toby Marchant has announced his departure from paper merchant PaperlinX following the sale of its operations in Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia and Serbia to the Heinzel Group for €19.6m
Commonwealth bank's executives to suffer for the greater good
The Commonwealth Bank is set to follow in the footsteps of its competition after it announced it will freeze the pay of around 400 senior staff, including CEO Ian Narev, in a bid to ward off potential job cuts.
Thick takes the reins at MHM
MHM Metals has announced the appointment of Phil Thick as the company’s new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, with Frank Rogers stepping down to assume the role of Technological Director in a continued executive board position.
Australian Broadband Services announces board appointment
Australian Broadband Services (AusBBS) has announced the appointment of Ian McGregor as non executive Chairman and Andrew Kent as non executive Director and technology strategy advisor.